ALBAN WHEAT STRAW
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What is Wheat Straw?
ALBAN also offers Wheat straw which is a by product of wheat harvesting and can be used as animal feed.
Here are some key things to know about Wheat Straw:
Benefits of using ALBAN Wheat Straw
Nutritional content:
Wheat straw contains crude protein, organic matter, and digestible energy, making it a suitable feed supplement for animals.
Palatability:
Wheat straw can be made more palatable by grinding or treating it with alkalis like NaOH or ammonia, increasing voluntary intake in animals.
Rumen health:
Wheat straw’s high fibber content can help maintain a healthy rumen and support the growth of beneficial microbes.
Cost-effective:
Wheat straw is often less expensive than other types of hay, making it a cost-effective feed option.
Supports weight gain:
Wheat straw can help support weight gain in animals, particularly in cattle and sheep.
Reduces acidosis risk:
wheat straw contains high fibber content in it that can help reduce the risk of acidosis in animals.
Supports dairy production:
Wheat straw can be used as a hay supplement in dairy cattle feed to support milk production.
Supports overall health:
Wheat straw provides essential nutrients and fiber, supporting the overall health and well-being of animals.
Global usage:
Maize grains are used globally as a common ingredient in animal feed, with over 65% of yellow corn maize suppliers selling it for animal feed.
Nutritional Values Of Wheat Straw
Energy content:
The total digestible nutrients (TDN) vary from 25% to 55%.
Nitrogen:
12 pounds Nitrogen per ton of straw
Potassium levels:
The potassium levels of straw range from 0.75% to 2.86%.
Phosphorus:
1.5 tons P2O5 (phosphate fertilizer equivalent) per ton of straw.
Fibber digestibility:
The neutral detergent fibber digestibility (NDFD) varies from 20% to 57%.
Ash content:
Maize grains contain essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals, supporting overall animal health.
Calcium and magnesium:
Present in similar amounts, but not considered a value that needs to be considered in fertilizer value of the wheat straw.
Please note that these values can vary based on factors like environmental conditions during the growing season and after the grain is harvested, as well as soil nutrient supply.
Available Packaging sizes
Alban Wheat Straw available Pack sizes;
Available bale sizes are 10, 20, 30, 250, 350, 500 Kg
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